The self-determination process in Sudan is in danger. With ten weeks remaining before a referendum on the possible secession of Southern Sudan, preparations for registration of voters have only just started. In Abyei, where a separate referendum is due to take place, they have not yet begun. The process has been dogged by delays and 
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October | 2010
Race against time: countdown to the referenda in Southern Sudan and Abyei
By: Aly Verjee | Thursday, October 28th, 2010Linking DDR and SSR in post-conflict countries: is it feasible?
By: Geoff Burt | Wednesday, October 13th, 2010The processes of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and security sector reform (SSR) are the main tools of intervention in the difficult task of transitioning from war to peace. The level of coordination that should be pursued between the two, however, is a matter of debate. Two recent papers, one by the USIP’s Sean McFate,
Southeast Asia arms race. Not.
By: Robert Karniol | Friday, October 8th, 2010Several high profile defence acquisitions, perhaps combined with a heightened Chinese assertiveness over its maritime territorial claims, have prompted some pundits to claim an arms raise in Southeast Asia. Of course, they’re wrong. The purchases include Vietnam’s order from Russia last December of six Kilo-class submarines and an initial tranche of 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKK fighter
Police revolt against austerity measures in Ecuador, president decries “attempted coup”
By: Mike Malecki | Wednesday, October 6th, 2010On September 30, Ecuador underwent a period of rebellion when police forces took to the streets in a revolt against a law passed by congress that ended the practice of awarding medals and salary bonuses for every police and military promotion. The ramifications of the protest paralyzed the country and forced the president to declare
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